Adult Hand Warmers

Thank you for purchasing this pattern. It is aimed at beginners who would like to tackle their first pattern and includes instructions on how to work

the stitches

Materials:

50g dk yarn in MC and 25g in CC125g in CC24mm crochet hookYarn sewing needle

Abbreviations ch – chain stitch tr – treble stitchdc – double crochetst-stitchsc- single crochet

To Make (Make 2):

Foundation: Using MC Make 28ch

Row 1 – 3ch, miss 3ch, work 1tr into each ch st along the row (28sts)

Change to CC1

Row 2 - turn, 1ch, miss 1st dc work 1dc in to each st to end (28sts)

Row 3 - turn 3ch, miss 3ch, work 1tr per st to end (28sts)

Row 4 - as row 2

These 4 rows set the pattern. Repeat the pattern until work measures 9ins (23cm) or stretches comfortable around your hand.

Fasten Off

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Top and Bottom Edging

Join in CC1 and work 1 dc per st along top edge and fasten off.

Repeat along bottom edge

Making Up

Joining the side seams

You will work the edging so it can be seen on the outside of the arm warmer

Step 1 - With wrong sides facing, rejoin MC.

Step 2 - Working through both the foundation row and edge stitches of the hand warmer work 1dc per stitch from the top edge for 2 ins (5cm).

Break off yarn. Leave a 3in (7.5cm) gap for your thumb then rejoin MC. Continue as in step 2 , to bottom edge.

Fasten Off

Thumb Edging

Join in MC at any point on thumb edge. Work 2dc per st around the opening.

Join final st to first st with a sc.

Fasten off.

Weave in all ends.

(c) Bits and Bobs Crafts 2012 – Please do not resell this pattern or use it for commercial gainYou may use if for charitable purposes. Designed by Bev Newman

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